Course syllabus for

Radiology 1, 4.5 credits

Röntgendiagnostik 1, 4.5 hp
This course syllabus is valid from autumn 2010.
Please note that the course syllabus is available in the following versions:
Course code
1RS002
Course name
Radiology 1
Credits
4.5 credits
Form of Education
Higher Education, study regulation 2007
Main field of study 
Radiography 
Level 
G1 - First cycle 1 
Grading scale
Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Department
Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology
Decided by
Programnämnden för Röntgensjuksköterskeprogrammet
Decision date
2007-12-10
Revised by
Programnämnd 6 Biomedicinsk analytiker- och Röntgensjuksköterskeprogrammen
Last revision
2010-04-29
Course syllabus valid from
Autumn 2010

Specific entry requirements

Standardised admission requirements F.1.1.

Objectives

On completion of the course, the student should be able to: • describe how contrast differences arise in the diagnostic image material. • identify and name anatomic structures in the diagnostic image material. • use correct medical term for positioning of the organs and the method of applied examination methods. • explain and motivate the use of contrast medium in radiological examinations. • describe, at a general level, commonly used methods for conventional x-ray examinations • evalutate images based on quality criteria within projectionradiography

Content

The course takes its starting point in previously acquired knowledge in anatomy. Based on this knowledge, the student is trained to identify anatomic structures in the radiological image material of the nervous system, thorax, abdomen and skeleton. This includes conventional x-ray examinations and examinations with magnetic resonance imaging and computer tomography. In the course, an adequate medical terminology is trained based on the radiological images and examination methodology. The course also deals with contrast medium and its use in the diagnostic imaging.

Teaching methods

The education consists of lectures and image seminars.

Examination

The course is examined through an individual written examination. In case of students absence of a compulsory task, the examinar of the course may allow a complementary assignment. The student is entitled to a total of six test occasions to get an approved result. In connections to the course three occasions will be given One within the course, one during the following re-examination. The third opportunity is provided before the beginning of the next semester, or in close connection to that. In certain cases, it is required that the student submits an exemption application before he/she get the results of his/her latest completed examination. Three more opportunities will be provided as described above when the course is run next time.

Transitional provisions

If the course is closed or is subjected to substantial changes, the student has the right to be examined under a previous course syllabus within a year from the date of the descision.

Other directives

Course evaluation will be carried out in accordance with the guidelines established by the Board of Education at Karolinska Institutet.

Literature and other teaching aids

Möller, Torsten B.; Reif, Emil Pocket atlas of radiographic anatomy
Möller, Torsten B.; Reif, Emil Pocket atlas of sectional anatomy : computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.n Vol. 1,p Head and neck
Radiologi Aspelin, Peter; Pettersson, Holger
Sand, olav; et al Människokroppen : Fysiologi och anatomi
Feneis, Heinz; Dauber, Wolfgang Anatomisk bildordbok Spitzer, Gerhard; Brinkman, Ingrid
Wicke, Lothar; Firbas, Wilhelm; Schmiedl, Roland Atlas of radiologic anatomy